Intercoupling extension for brassieres



July 15, 1952 s, c smov 2,602,929

INTERCOUPLING EXTENSION FOR BRASSIERES Filed NOV. 25, 1949 l J INVENTOR.

SAMUEL CHASlNOV Patented July 15, 1952 "UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE INTER-COUPLING EXTENs-IoNi-non BRASSIERES Samuel Ghasinov, Bronx, N. .Y.

Application November 23, 1949,8efiaTNdJ-129J14 1' Claim. 1

This invention relates to new and useful improvements in brassieres, and, more particularly, the aim is to provide a novel and Valuable brassiere structure characterized by the inclusion, at the back of said structure, of a readily variable means whereby the length of the brassire circumferentially of the wearers torso at the breast region may be quickly, easily and dependably changed to adapt such length always to agree properly with what at any time or period'is'her condition of relative slimness or lack of slirnness at said region.

A feature of the invention is the incorporation in the brassire; for inter-coupling at the back thereof, of apl'urality of sections or parts to be joined end to end or substantially so in selectively changeable relative dispositions thereby correspondingly to modify the length of the brassiere structure embracingly of the torso at its breast region; said sections or parts comprising not only the two terminal portions of the conventional main band-like quasi-bodice component of the brassire which along its central portion carries the familiar bust uplifting cups, said two terminal portions in the usual brassire being directly joinable one to another at the back of the wearer, but, also, an elongate minor-band extra section or part.

At the same time, a feature of the invention present in combination with the three sections or parts just mentioned, are a plurality of readily engageable and disengageable fastener couples each partially carried by both of some two of said three sections or parts, all according to an arrangement such that, when said minor-band extra section or part is to be included in the brassiere as worn, the aforesaid torso-embracing length of its said main component may be made commensurate with any desired one of several possible different dimensions, and also according to an arrangement such that, when said minorband extra section or part is not to be included in the brassire as worn, nevertheless the said torso-embracing length of its said'main component-may be made commensurate with any desired one of several possible difierent dimensions all less than the dimensions just above first referred to.

A further feature of the invention is an arrangement whereby, when said fastener couples are of the hook and eye type, the hook element or elements, which at any time function in the brassiere for holding the latter to its said torso-embracing length at its said main component while '2 the nature'of the eye elements and theirm'an'ner of inclusion'in the brass'iere, "insuch mannerthat while a bill of a hook element .is directed toward the body of the wearer ofthe brassiere, said billis so cushioningly served that it is prevented from ever imparting a painful pressure against the wearer's body or otherwise subjecting the wearer to any discomfort of the slightest'kind.

For further comprehension of 'th'einventio'n, and of the objects and advantages thereofyref-en ence will be had to the following description and accompanying drawings, and to the appended claims in which the" various novel features-of "the invention are more particularly set forth.

In the accompanying drawings forming a material part of this disclosure: 7

Fig. 1 illustrates, in frontalv perspective, one now favored embodiment of the brassiere' of the present invention; this view being characterizable as a collective one, in that, of the aforesaidt-hree relatively variously disposable sections'or parts at'the back of the wearer, the one which'is wholly separable from the main brassire component, that is, the aforesaidm'inor-band extra section-or part, is shown disconnected fromthe other two of said sections or parts.

Fig. 2 is an enlarged fragmentary elevationa-l detail view; showing said three sections "orparts as though looked at pursuant to the line 2-'-2 of Fig. 1.

Fig. 3 is asimilar'view, showing said three-sections'or parts" as though looked at pursuantto the line -33 of Fig; 1.

Fig. 4 is a further enlargedperspectiveView, showing a modification of theaf-oresaid minorband section or part.

Referring nowto the drawings more in detail, and first to'F-igs. l-3; the brassire illustrated, which as a wholeis designated I0, is shown as incorporating one possible form 'ofthe aforesaid band-like quasi-bodice componentythe latter carrying along its central portion a pair ofbust uplifting cups. This quasi-bodice component-"is designated H, and said cups I2. The aforesaid terminal portions of the component H are respectively marked W and 15. Also shown as included in the brassire arethe'usua'lshoulder straps l6 and H.

The aforesaid minor-band extra section or part is as a whole marked I8.

At its free end one of said terminal portions l4 and I5, in the present case this shown as the portion l4, said portion M has attached thereto a hook I9 typical of that included in the ordinary the brassiere is being worn, are disposed, due to M. hook and eye fastener couple. The usual eyed end of said hook is, as shown in Fig. 3 and as indicated in Fig. 2, placed at the outer side of said portion I4; and said hook I9 at its said eyed end is suitably attached to the portion I4, as by hand stitching as indicated at in Fig. 3, so that the bill 2I of said hook is extended as shown in Fig. 1.

For selective use with the hook I9, said minorband extra section or part I8, along one end portion thereof, and at the side thereof to face away from the body of the wearer of the brassiere, carries a line of spaced eye members 22. These members are tiny metal or plastic rings, each at a localized subdivision of its circumference secured to the said section I8, as by hand stitching as indicated at 23; this stitching 23 in the case of each ring 22 being applied at the side of said ring most remote from the hook I9 when the bill 2| of the latter is sent through said ring.

To the end of said minor-band extra section or part I8 other than the end thereof adjacent to the rings 2!, is attached a hook 24 like the hook I9. The usual eyed end of said hook 24 is, as shown in Fig. 3 and as indicated in Fig. 2, placed at the outer side of said extra section I8; and said hook 24 at its eyed end is suitably attached to the said section I8, as by hand stitching as indicated at 25 in Fig. 3, so that the bill 26 of said hook extends as shown in Fig. 1.

For selective use with the hook 24, the other one of said terminal portions I 4 and I5 of the main quasi-bodice component I I, that is, here the terminal portion I5 of said component II, near its free end, and at the side thereof to face away from the body of the wearer of the brassiere, carries a line of spaced eye members 27. These members are tiny metal or plastic rings, each at a localized subdivision of its circumference secured to the said terminal portion I5, as by hand stitching as indicated at 28; this stitching in the case of each ring 2'! being applied at the side of said ring most remote from the hook 24 when the bill 26 thereof is sent through said ring.

The portions of a brassiere corresponding to the terminal portions I l and I 5 of the quasibodice component I I are, as is well known, usuall of such thickness, either because of the relative heaviness of the material used at the locations of said terminal portions, or because at such locations a plural-ply construction is present, that it is entirely feasible to employ, in combination with the hook 24 arranged as described, the rings 27 attached as described to the selected one of said terminal portions I4 and I5 of the main quasi-bodice component II (in the present case, for example, the terminal portion I5), and with the assurance that the bill 26 of the said hook 24, after bein engaged with the selected one of the rings 21, will not under any circumstances impart any discomfort to the wearer of the brassiere. The same advantage is present, of course, when, with the minor-band extra section or part I8 not then to be used, it is the hook l9 which is engaged with a selected one of the rings 21.

For obtaining a like wholly satisfactory coaction between the hook I9 and a selected one of the rings 22 on the minor-band extra section or part I8, when the latter is then to be used, said section or part I8 is constructed of a material such, by its own relative heaviness, or because present in the form of a plurality of plies, as to provide the desired cushioning backing for said rings.

Said minor-band section or part I8, which desirably is about three inches long, may be made of ordinary cloth, or of an elastic material, or a combination of both.

Referring to Fig. 4, wherein the parts to which are applied reference numerals with primes added correspond, respectively, to the parts to which have been applied the same reference numerals without primes, the minor-band section or part I8 is shown as having T-head formations 30 at opposite ends. Said formation 30, conforming themselves to the adjacent up and down contours of the back of the wearer of the brassiere, serve as anti-twist instrumentalities thereby to insure maintenance of the entirety of the expanse of said section or part I8 in snug and comfortable flatwise contact against the wearers back.

While I have illustrated and described the preferred embodiments of my invention, it is to be understood that I do not limit myself to the precise constructions herein disclosed and the right is reserved to all changes and modifications coming within the scope of the invention as defined in the appended claim.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new, and desire to secure by United States Letters Patent is:

In a brassiere or the like, a body member having spaced rear terminal portions on one of which a single fastener is mounted and on the other of which a plurality of complementary fasteners are mounted, an elongated band section positioned between said spaced terminal portions and having end portions facing said terminal portions, a plurality of fasteners complementary to the said single fastener on the end portion of said band adjacent said terminal portion having the said ingle fastener for selective engagement by the said single fastener, another single fastener complementary to the first-mentioned complementary fasteners on the end portion of said band adjacent the terminal portion having the firstmentioned complementary fasteners for selective engagement with one of the said first-mentioned complementary fasteners, and T-shaped heads on the end portions of said band holding said band against possible twisting relative to said terminal portions when worn.

SAMUEL CHASINOV.

REFERENCES CITED The following references are of record in the file of this patent:

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